Project & Revenue Accounting SME – ASC 606 Expert

SMX; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX seeks a Project & Revenue Accounting SME to join the Finance team. You will ensure accurate revenue recognition and support month-end/quarter-end closes under GAAP and ASC 606, in a regulated environment, while driving improvements in financial reporting and controls.

You will leverage Deltek Costpoint and Excel, collaborate across Finance, Contracts, and Operations, and lead analyses for CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP and other contracts to optimize revenue timing and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of current, consecutive experience in project accounting and revenue recognition.
• Expert knowledge of ASC 606 and strong working knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and accounting requirements in highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DCAA and DCMA audits.
• Current, hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, preferably Costpoint 8.2.2026.3 or the current production version.
• Recent experience with Cognos.
• Advanced/Expert Excel skills for large data sets and sophisticated analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex Costpoint and revenue accounting issues.
• Current experience applying revenue recognition methodologies across CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP, and Commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and risk identification.
• Experience in a private equity-backed accounting environment is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across Finance, Accounting, Contracts, and Operations.
• Independent, self-driven thinker with limited supervision and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for project and revenue accounting, providing technical guidance and issue resolution across all levels of the organization.
• Ensure revenue is recognized accurately and timely in accordance with ASC 606, ASC 340, GAAP, contract terms, and company policies.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for Costpoint, including revenue formulas and configurations.
• Partner with BU Finance Leads, Program Managers, Contracts, and Accounting to ensure proper revenue recognition and reporting.
• Lead month- and quarter-end close activities including unbilled revenue reviews and revenue-at-risk analysis.
• Research and resolve complex unbilled and revenue-related issues with strong audit readiness documentation.
• Develop detailed financial analyses and reporting to identify trends, risks, and corrective actions.
• Interpret contracts and apply revenue recognition methodologies across CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP, and Commercial contracts.
• Monitor controls; identify gaps and strengthen the revenue accounting environment.
• Support audits (DCAA, DCMA, interim, annual) related to revenue timing and ASC 606 compliance.
• Operate with independence and sound judgment as a trusted advisor to Finance and Operations.

Skills

ASC 606

GAAP

Revenue recognition

Excel

DCAA/DCMA audits

Independent analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract types CPFF/CPAF/T&M/FFP

Audit readiness

Cost accounting

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

SMX seeks a Project & Revenue Accounting SME to join the Finance team. You will ensure accurate revenue recognition and support month-end/quarter-end closes under GAAP and ASC 606, in a regulated environment, while driving improvements in financial reporting and controls.

You will leverage Deltek Costpoint and Excel, collaborate across Finance, Contracts, and Operations, and lead analyses for CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP and other contracts to optimize revenue timing and accuracy.